ICSE Class VIII Geography Solutions

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Q1.

When was the last total solar eclipse observed in India? When will the next total solar eclipse occur?

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The last total solar eclipse was observed in India on 22nd July in 2009. The next total solar eclipse will be occur on 24 April in 2024.

Q2.

Give one word.

  1. giant clouds of gas and dust particles that can be seen floating in the space.
  2. the lowest layer of the sun.
  3. thousands of half-like glowing tendrils from the sun, that are energised by static electricity.
  4. the natural satellites in the solar system as.
  5. glowing celestial bodies that generally have a head, a nucleus and a long luminous tail.
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  1. Nebulae
  2. The solar core
  3. Spicules
  4. The Moon
  5. Comets
Q3.

Write (T) for true and (F) for false.

  1. The universe is about 15 billion years old.
  2. A protostar is the early stage of a star.
  3. Uranus appears to be rotating on its side.
  4. Mercury has five satellites.
  5. Jupiter has the maximum number of satellites.
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  1. True
  2. True
  3. True
  4. False
  5. True
Q4.
Venus is the hottest planet. Give reasons.
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Venus is the hottest planet because its surface temperature is over 400°C.

Q5.

Mercury is nearest to the Sun but it is not the hottest planet. Give reasons.

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Mercury is nearest to the Sun but it is not the hottest planet because there is no atmosphere to trap or reject the solar heat.

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